Relates to the effectiveness of certain county-tribal detention agreements between the Oneida Indian Nation and Oneida county and Madison county
This bill legally validates two detention agreements between the Oneida Indian Nation and Oneida and Madison counties, ensuring that incarcerated adults remanded by the Nation's court can be held in county facilities. It ratifies the specific deals signed in May 2024 and confirms that these arrangements will remain in effect for three and two years, respectively. By explicitly approving these contracts, the legislation guarantees that all parties' rights and responsibilities under the agreements are fully enforceable. The measure also outlines when related sections of the correction law will expire, effectively setting a timeline for the duration of this special detention arrangement.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 20, 2026
Last action May 11, 2026
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REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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State
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P
Joe Griffo
RRepublican/Conservative
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